Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 61-6-6 - Additional Information Required On Mixed Fertilizers6.1. Chlorine content of fertilizers branded for tobacco. 6.1.a. The maximum chlorine in tobacco plant bed fertilizer shall be not more than one percent (1.00%).6.1.b. The maximum chlorine in regular field crop tobacco fertilizer shall be not more than three percent (3.00%).6.1.c. The maximum chlorine in tobacco top dresser shall be not more than 5.00%.6.1.d. All applications for the registration of tobacco fertilizer shall show the maximum percent of chlorine and this information may also be shown on the label.6.2. Pesticides in fertilizers. 6.2.a. Only pesticides which have prior approval by the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the West Virginia Commissioner of Agriculture may be incorporated into fertilizers.6.2.b. Directions for proper use shall be shown on the label.6.2.c. The amount of pesticide present in a fertilizer when used according to directions shall be in a quantity that provides adequate amounts of pesticide to control the pest or pests for which it applies, but shall not be in excessive amounts which would present a hazard to plant life, animals, humans, aquatic life, soil or water when used according to directions.6.3. Specialty Fertilizer Claims6.3.a. When claims are made for qualities other than for plant foods and pesticides in specialty fertilizers, experimental evidence shall be submitted with the application for registration substantiating the claim and if requested, a method of analysis to determine the quality claimed shall also be submitted with the application for registration.6.4. Requirements for 18% or less plant food. 6.4.a. Each application for registration of a mixed fertilizer which has a total of eighteen percent (18%) or less plant food shall show the percentage of nitrogen derived from water insoluble form of plant or animal origin, and the percentage shall be stated on the label.